【Announcement】Notice on updating the batch electronic signature software for PDF files

In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the electronic declaration of drug registration applications and the steady progress of eCTD, and better serve applicants, our center has optimized and updated the batch electronic signature software of PDF files after full evaluation based on the feedback collected recently by the industry, so as to further improve the efficiency of electronic signature of PDF files and improve user experience
.
The content of this update mainly includes: First, the electronic signature function
for a single PDF file is added.
When using the seal software, applicants can open and preview individual PDF files, and customize the specific position and page number of the seal in the document; Second, it adds the function that in the process of batch document signing and verification sealing, the applicant can manually terminate the execution of the operation at any time; Third, the signature status display content is optimized, and the applicant can view the execution status of each PDF file in real time during the process of batch document signing and seal verification; Fourth, the function of displaying the prompt information of the recommended value of the number of batch signature documents and file size has been added; Fifth, the problem of slow verification speed and failure of seal verification after multiple signatures has been optimized
.

The V1.
2 version of the batch electronic signature software for PDF files is now released, and applicants can download and use
them for free in the common download modules of the eCTD column.

Center for Drug Evaluation, State Medical Products Administration

January 3, 2023